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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Health and Wellness

An Ode to Lazy Days

An Ode to Lazy Days

Sandhya Maddali December 22, 2021

It took me a long time to appreciate the beauty of the lazy day. Simply lying back, watching Netflix, taking a nice warm bath, spending time in nature, just doing what makes you happy without wondering...

My Top 5 Favorite Exercises

My Top 5 Favorite Exercises

Briana Martinez December 21, 2021

Keeping active while balancing school and other activities can be challenging, but it’s a great way to decompress and give yourself a moment to not think about anything that’s stressing you out. Here...

So, You Want to Start Therapy?

So, You Want to Start Therapy?

Talisa Trevino December 8, 2021

At one point or another many of us have dealt with the ups and downs of life. But for some of us, the downs stick around a little longer and can make us feel lost and hopeless. In an article in Forbes...

Black Friday deals college students need

Black Friday deals college students need

Damiana De La Paz November 17, 2021

Black Friday is the perfect time to get things you realized you need to take back to college for cheap. Don’t want to pay $6 for one towel that you have to take to the communal bathroom? Want kitchenware...

6 Places to walk around UT Campus

6 Places to walk around UT Campus

Jessica Garcia November 11, 2021

With midterm season in full swing, life can get pretty stressful, but it's important to take some time to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Taking a walk is a great way to boost your energy and...

Mid-semester Madness: A Personal Reflection

Mid-semester Madness: A Personal Reflection

Lucero Lopez November 10, 2021

Tired and overwhelmed — the two perfect words to describe how I’ve been feeling lately.  There’s a certain sensation that buzzes around in the October air that looms around for quite a while,...

A Plant Mom’s Guide to Taking Care of Succulents

A Plant Mom’s Guide to Taking Care of Succulents

Morgan Severson November 9, 2021

Owning succulents has seen a growth in popularity among young adults in the past few years. Not only are succulents fairly easy to take care of, but they are also an inexpensive way to liven up any space....

How to start couponing as a college student

How to start couponing as a college student

Damiana De La Paz November 8, 2021

As a college student, I know how important it is to save money and stay on budget. One way I’ve been able to save money is by couponing for necessities like toothpaste, toilet paper and shampoo. If...

feeling sophomore slumped? you're not alone

feeling sophomore slumped? you’re not alone

Claire Waheed November 4, 2021

I threw up the day I had to leave campus and return home at the end of my freshmen year. I didn’t want to leave my college bubble and had actually avoided going home that entire year. I left freshman...

The Five Best Texercise Classes

The Five Best Texercise Classes

Kaitlyn Rouse November 3, 2021

If you haven’t taken a Texercise class at UT yet, you’re seriously missing out. From dancing in disco lights to meditating, each class offers its own version of fun and reward. After taking multiple...

Hugs and Human Connection

Hugs and Human Connection

Kaitlyn Rouse October 25, 2021

Family therapist Virginia Satir says “We need four hugs a day for survival, eight hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day for growth.” As a freshman on campus this year in the midst of a global...

How to start life planning

How to start life planning

Morgan Severson October 22, 2021

What is Life Planning?   Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash  To me, life planning is using a planner to organize all aspects of your life, from academic to social to fitness and more!...